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Monthly Sustainability Roundup: March 2019

Here’s what we're reading this month:

"More than ever, our clothes are made of plastic. Just washing them can pollute the oceans." via Vox

"These fibers contribute to ocean plastic pollution in a subtle but pervasive way: The fabrics they make — along with synthetic-natural blends — leach into the environment just by being washed. Estimates vary, but it’s possible that a single load of laundry could release hundreds of thousands of fibers from our clothes into the water supply."

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"Hundreds of US cities are killing or scaling back their recycling programs" via Vox

China stopped importing trash from other countries. Now, many cities in the US are facing a recycling crisis.

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"Seaweed straw "looks, feels, and acts like plastic," says startup" via Futurism

"“A disposable product that’s built to last for centuries — i.e., a plastic straw — makes no sense,” Saltzman said, “but one that can be composted or safely biodegrades in the ocean, that’s obviously fine.”

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"EU to ban plastic plates, cups, and cutlery by 2021" via Fast Company

"The countries aren’t stopping there, either: EU member states will also have to reduce the use of plastic food containers and plastic coffee lids."

What were your top reads this month? Drop a link in the comments!

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